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NEWSPAPER: “Pope Francis to Meet Leader of International Islamic Group”
From National Catholic Register BY EDWARD PENTIN 12/12/2013 Pope Francis is to meet the secretary general of the influential Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) tomorrow morning, the Vatican has confirmed. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, a Turkish diplomat and academic, heads the Jeddah-based organization, whose membership … Continue reading
NEWS VIDEO: “10 American Muslim Women You Should Know”
From Huffington Post As we enter the last few weeks of the Muslima: Muslim Women’s Art & Voices exhibition by the International Museum of Women, I have found myself reflecting on the hundreds of women included in this groundbreaking exhibition. Each and every one … Continue reading
AUDIO: “Muslim Cabbies Will Pay Parking Tickets But Won’t Miss Prayers”
From Public Radio International (PRI) New York City is home not just to a massive fleet of iconic yellow taxis, but to an amazing diversity of cab drivers. Roughly half of the city’s 40,000-odd cabbies are Muslims who hail from … Continue reading
VIDEO: “New Documentary Explores Why Some Muslim Youth Leave Mosques”
From Huffington Post Muslim millennials joined host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani on Huff Post Live to discuss the exclusivity of many American mosques, as captured in the upcoming film “UnMosqued” by Ahmed Eid. More and more American Muslims find themselves at odds … Continue reading
BBC VIDEO: “Losing Religion: 3 People Explain Why They Lost Their Faith in Islam”
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NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL: “Islamic Leaders Can Save Muslims From Suicide Bombers”
From The Christian Science Monitor Saudi Arabia’s leading Muslim cleric came out forcefully against suicide bombings. The Middle East, now roiling with such attacks, needs more Islamic scholars speaking out. By the Monitor’s Editorial Board / December 12, 2013 One of Islam’s … Continue reading
NEWS VIDEO: “City Council in Oklahoma Rejects Mosque Expansion Permit”
From NewsOK.com by Diana Baldwin EDMOND — Parking and the size of a fellowship activity building proposed to be built next to the Islamic Society of Edmond’s mosque were the reasons city council members gave as they turned down the request … Continue reading
MAGAZINE: “The Rise of the Islamic Feminists”
From The Nation Magazine Muslim women are fighting for their rights from within Islamic tradition, rather than against it. by Elizabeth Segran December 4, 2013 Throughout the Muslim world, a groundswell of feminist sentiment is growing among women who are seeking … Continue reading
PBS VIDEO: “Born in the USA: Documentary on American Muslims”
From PBS The entertainment industry rarely shows the millions of Muslim American heroes who have earned the respect of their fellow citizens. They treat our ill, teach our children, and provide a host of other contributions to our society that … Continue reading
MAGAZINE: “From Catholic to Muslim: Congressman Keith Ellison Speaks on Faith Journey”
From Ebony Magazine The first Muslim member of Congress on his faith journey By Brooke Obie In 2006, U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison was elected to represent Minnesota’s 5th district, becoming the state’s first African American representative and the first Muslim to serve … Continue reading
